MINUTES - Council - 19830221MINUTES OF THE 5TH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983 AT 8:00P.M.
Present Were: Mayor Richard Illingworth, Councillors Richard Barker, Evelyn Buck,
Tim Jones, Len Ostick, Martin Paivio, Earl Stewart, Norm Stewart
and John West.
Mayor Illingworth advised Council members that the movie, "Will There Really Be A
Morning?", which was filmed in Aurora, will be shown on T.V. on Tuesday, February
22, 1983.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor N. Stewart declared a possible conflict of interest in Accounts paid to
St. Andrew's College and did not take part in the consideration of or vote on any
question in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
question.
Councillor J. West declared a possible conflict of interest in Accounts paid to
Home Hardware and did not take part in the consideration of or vote on any question
in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such question.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
N. Stewart:
R. Barker:
Resolved that the Minutes of the Council meeting of February 7th,
1983 be adopted as printed and circulated.
CARRIED
PASSING OF ACCOUNTS
West:
Jones:
West:
Jones:
Resolved that the following accounts in the total amount of
$499,345.22 details of which are on file with the Treasurer's
Office, be approved for payment and the Mayor issue orders on the
Treasurer for same, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
General
Fire Department
Works Department
Parks Department
Community Buildings: Factory Theatre
McMahon Bldg.
Victoria Hall
Church St. Bldg.
Parks Bldg.
Community Centre: Building
Leisure Services
Water
Canteen
Accounts Paid Prior to Council
CARRIED
83.95
76.96
28.88
1,526.53
360.22
8,404.67
4,087.00
$ 51,948.39
2,452.69
17,427.82
959.78
2,076.54
12,491.67
2,201.08
6,093.16
403,694.09
Resolved that the following Capital accounts be approved for payment
in the total amount of $946.27 details of which are on file with the
Treasurer's Office, and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer for
same, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
waterworks Reserve
A & T Tire Sales
Van Terior Outfitters
Van Terior Outfitters
Sheelen Deficiencies
York Sanitation
CARRIED
175.12
729.31
33.17
904.43
937.60
8.67
8.67
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE
5-l Assessment Region Number 14 re: Omitted Assessments
(Information, Wm. Johnson, K.B. Rodger)
5-2 The
Day
Regional Municipality of York -Health re:
Care -81 Kennedy Street East
(Information, R.J. Harrington to reply,
Purchase of Private Home
S.G. Wilson)
5-3 The Regional Municipality of York-Health re: Purchase of Private Home
Day Care -24 Oak Court
(Information, R.J. Harrington to reply, S.G. Wilson)
5-4 Lash, Johnston, Barristers and Solicitors re: Roll Number 035000000-00 -
IEM Management Limited purchase from Elmer, 28 Mill Street, Part Lot 1, Plan
30, Aurora
(Information, K.B. Rodger, Wm. Johnson)
5-5 Mrs. Patricia Ashby, Aurora, Ontario re: Support-Yvonne Gattrell's
Swimming Program Proposal
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee)
5-6 Ministry of Transportation and Communications re: Payment of Transit
Subsidy
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-7 University of Windsor re: Request for Information -Questionnaire
(Information, Clerk to reply)
5-8 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Irrevocable
Letter of Credit GE086/0l02, Sheelen Investments Limited
(Information, Clerk to reply, Wm.G. Walker, R.J. Harrington)
5-9 The Regional Municipality of York-Planning re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, File Number 19T-82060, Part Lot 81, Concession 1 W.Y.S., Town
of Aurora
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff, S. Seibert, R.J.
Harrington)
5-10 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Easement
from Gunnison, Part of Lot 30, Plan 246, Town of Aurora, Part 5, Plan
65R-4366
(Information, K.B. Rodger)
5-11 Employment and Immigration Canada re: 1983 Summer Canada Student
Employment Program
(Information, F. Horvath, Wm.G. Walker)
5-12 Rose Mary Russell, Aurora, Ontario re: Indoor Swimming Pool
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
5-13 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Background -January 24,
1983
(Information, Council Room)
5-14 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Permit -Forcemain Sewer from
Aurora Sewage Plant to St. John's Street pumping station
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff, R.J. Harrington)
5-15 Assessment Review Court re: Alteration of Assessment Roll by Clerk of
Municipality
(Information, Wm. Johnson, Clerk to reply)
5-16 William H.C. Bailey, Barrister and Solicitor re: Estate of Ernest Charles
Penfold sale to Elsasser, Part Lot 13, Plan 68
(Ref. Council in Committee, Wm.G. Walker, Clerk to reply)
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
5-17 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Block A, R.P. M57 -Ministry of Housing File 19T-81082
(Information)
5-18 Kilborn Limited re: Municipal Services
(Information)
5-19 Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology re: Employer Services
Department
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
5-20 Reid and Associates Limitedi Consulting Engineers re: Reconstruction of
Larmont Street -Project Number 1037
(Ref. Council in Committee, Works Committee, Wm.G. Walker)
5-21 The Corporation of the City of Windsor re: Resolution -Self-Serve
Gasoline Stations
(TABLED)
Ostick: Resolved that this letter be received.
N. Stewart:
CARRIED
5-22 Ministry of Natural Resources re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision -Blocks 6
-11 and 4, Plan M-3036, Town of Aurora
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff, R.J. Harrington, S.
Seibert)
5-23 Ministry of the Environment re: Certificate of Approval (Sewage) -Sewers
and Appurtenances to be Constructed in Town of Aurora
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff)
5-24 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Background-January 17,
1983
(Information, Council Room)
5-25 Ontario Hydro re: Capital Expenditures -1983
(Ref. Co unci 1 in Committee, Wm. Johnson)
5-26 Assessment Region Number 14 re: Assessor/Assessment Clerk Neighbourhoods
(In format ion)
5-27 Ministry of Citizenship and Culture re: Municipal Heritage Fund Program
(Ref. Council in Committee)
5-28 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Executive Committee Minutes -
February 1st, 1983
(Information, Council Room)
5-29 J.B. Howard and Associates, Insurance Adjusters re: Mr. W. Williams-16
Spruce Street
(Inform at ion)
5-30 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: 1983 Budget Estimates
(Ref. Council in Committee)
5-31 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: By-Law 2547-82, Part Lots 1,
8 and 9, Plan 30, Town of Aurora
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
5-32 Robert W. Sedore, Barrister and Solicitor re: Letter of Credit, 37
Wellington Street East
(Information, Wm.G. Walker)
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
5-33 Ralston Purina Canada Inc. re: Third Floor Addition Postponed
(Ref. Council in Committee)
5-34 South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: By-Law 2538-82 -Part Block
A, R.P. 550, Town of Aurora
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
5-35 Damas and Smith, Planners, Engineers, Project Managers re: Engineering
Services
(Information,· Wm.G. Walker)
5-36 Reid and Associates Limited re: Town of Aurora, Industrial Parkway-
Project Number 947
(TABLED, RESOLUTIONS, Wm. Johnson)
5-37 Kennel Inn re: Tree Removal
(Ref. Council in Committee)
5-38 York Region Association for Children with Learning Disabilities re:
Learning Disabilities Week -March 1st to March 12th, 1983
(Ref. Council in Committee)
5-39 Ministry of Revenue re: Amendment Number 8 -User's Manual
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-40 The York County Board of Education re: By-Laws 2537-82, 2538-82 and
2547-82, Town of Aurora
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
5-41 Klymas, Plaskett and Associates Limited re: Notice of Application for
Discharge of Trustee
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-42 The York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board re: Town of Aurora
By-Laws 2537-82, 2538-82 and 2547-82, Town of Aurora
(Information, C.E. Gowan)
5-43 du Toit Associates Limited re: Aurora Arena Feasibility Study, Job# 8220
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
5-44 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing re: Municipal Councillors
Seminars
(Information)
5-45 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Proposed Plan of
Subdivision, Lot 83, Concession 1, W.Y.S. Town of Aurora -Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing File 19T-80018
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert, R.J. Harrington)
5-46 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Town of
Aurora and York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board-Block B, Plan
M-1312, Aurora Laurentide Drive property
(Ref. Council in Committee, Clerk to reply)
5-47 Strathy, Archibald and Seagram, Barristers and Solicitors re: Mortgage -
Progressive Packaging Limited
(Information, Wm. Johnson, Councillor E. Stewart)
5-48 M.A. Eustace and Associates, Barristers and Solicitors re: Aurora Steel
Services Limited, Part 2, Plan 65R 3480
(Ref. Council in Committee, Councillor E. Stewart)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
5-49 S.G. Wilson memo to K.B. Rodger re: David Dixon -Recommendation for 3rd
Class Firefighter
(Ref. Administration Committee, K.B. Rodger, S.G. Wilson)
5-50 Simcoe and Erie General Insurance Company re:
Subdivision Bond Number B-7608A, Two Apartment
Wellington and MacDonald Streets
(Information, Clerk to reply)
Rayel Construction Limited,
Buildings in Aurora -
5-51 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Recommended Incremental Adjustment -
Steve Szeker
(Ref. Administration Committee, K.B. Rodger)
5-52 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Status Report -Various Financial
Securities
(Information, K. McFarlane)
5-53 Ontario Municipal Board re: 42 Henderson Drive, Aurora, Ontario
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-54 Ontario Municipal Board re: 74 Poplar Crescent, Aurora, Ontario
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-55 Ontario Municipal Board re: 56 Poplar Crescent, Aurora, Ontario
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-56 Ontario Municipal Board re: 60 Poplar Crescent, Aurora, Ontario
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-57 Ontario Municipal Board re: 54 Poplar Crescent, Aurora, Ontario
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-58 Ontario Municipal Board re: 28 Poplar Crescent, Aurora, Ontario
(Information, Wm. Johnson)
5-59 Ministry of the Environment re: Certificate of Approval {Water) -
Watermains and Appurtenances to be constructed in the Town of Aurora
(Information, Wm.G. Walker, H. Borgdorff)
5-60 S. Seibert report to Council in Committee re: Comments Concerning the
Urban Servicing Bondary
(Ref. Council in Committee)
5-61 The Regional Municipality of York-Legal re: Zoning By-Law Number 2537-82
{Welling Enterprises Limited)
(Ref. Council in Committee)
5-62 Urban Development Institute Ontario re: Workshop Schedule -February,
March and Apri 1 1983
E. Stewart:
Jones:
(TABLED)
Resolved that any Councillor wishing to attend, to advise
Clerk-Administrator and the necessary expenses be allowed.
CARRIED
5-63 Lou Anne McMaster, Acting Secretary re: Employees' Association
(Ref. Administrative and Finance Committee, Council)
5-64 International Time Recorder Co. Ltd. re: Model # 4700 Time Stamp
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
5-65 Wm.G. Walker memo to K.B. Rodger re: Supply and Delivery of 3/4 Ton
Pick-up Vehicle
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
5-66 H. Borgdorff memo to K.B. Rodger re: Reconstruction of Mosley Street -
Project Number 1038
(Ref. Works Committee)
5-67 The Regional Municipality of York -Planning re: Invoices# P224 and P232
-Professional Fees for Core Study
c.~-(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
5-68 Alessandro Marino Di Cecco, Barrister and Solicitor re: 35 -37 Yonge
Street (Cowal Sale to Elkins), Part Lots 3 & 4, east of Yonge Street, Plan
68
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
5-69 S.G. Wilson memo to K.B. Rodger re: Variations in Tendered Contract
Proposals
(TABLED, RESOLUTION)
5-70 Downtown Aurora Business Improvement Area re: 1983 Budget
(Ref. Administrative and Finance Committee)
5-71 The Regional Municipality of York -Chairman re: Ontario Good Roads
Association Convention -February 20th -23rd
(Information)
5-72 Aurora Hockey School re: Application to Operate a Hockey School
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
5-73 Aurora Business Improvement Area re: Meeting Room -Church Street School
(Ref. Leisure Services Committee, F. Horvath)
5-74 Klaus Dittmar, Aurora, Ontario re: Objection to By-Law Number 2538-82
(Ref. Planning Committee, S. Seibert, R.J. Harrington)
West: Resolved that the Clerk's Report be dealt with as outlined.
E. Stewart:
CARRIED
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Report# 24-Leisure Services Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday,
February 9th, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. at the Administrative Centre.
Present were: Councillor J. West, Councillor Norm Stewart, Councillor Martin
Paivio, Director of Leisure Services Fred Horvath, Citizen Members
David Bagshaw, Klaus Wehrenberg, Doug Dakin, Barbara Hooper, Betty
Pedersen, Jim Hayward.
A. DELEGATIONS
1. Letter #4-59 -Yvonne Cattrall Aquatics
Ms. Cattrall presented to the Committee an outline of her proposal to
provide a swimming facility for the Town of Aurora.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 24-Leisure Services Committee ... Various Matters (continued}
1. Letter #4-59 -Yvonne Cattrall Aquatics (continued}
(a) The Committee recommends that if Mrs. Cattrall is interested in
building an indoor pool facility, the Town of Aurora lease the
Industrial parcel adjacent to the Holland River Valley Park. The
Committee generally agreed that negotiations could take place where
a lease/or lease with the option to purchase plan may be developed
between the Town and Ms. Cattrall for the land in question.
(b) It was further recommended that the Director of Leisure Services
prepare for the Committee's consideration an in depth report on
operating costs, capital costs and cost analysis for indoor pools
for information.
B. LETTERS RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1. Letter #1-46 -Peto McCallum Ltd. re: soil tests for Arena Study
2. Letter #1-54 -Rethink Incorporated re: invoice for Park Design Work
3. Letter #1-74 -Ontario Heritage Foundation re: Church Street School
Renovat1on Grant
4. Letter #1-139 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Minutes
5. Letter #4-20 -Aurora Community Tennis Club re: Executive Committee
6. Letter #4-78 -Ministry of Tourism and Recreation re: changes in Wintario
Program Grants -Mlnistry of Tour1sm and Recreat1on re: Deputy Minister Get
together.
7. Letter #4-202-Cross Cultural Programme re: Multi Culturalism-The Next
ep
C. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter #4-18 -Aurora Soccer Club Inc. re: Summer Facility Use and
Installation of a Fence
The Committee recommended that the Aurora Soccer Club Inc. be allowed at
their own expense to install a snow fence for tournaments and play-offs
only.
2. Letter #4-19-Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada re: Request for Dog Show
The Committee recommends that the Club be allowed to host their Show on
Saturday September 17th, 1983 in Machell Park. The Club will be charged a
rate of $25.00 and must submit a $50.00 returnable deposit.
3. Letter #4-76 -MacDonalds Blue Line Sports Hockey School
They have withdrawn their request for ice time due to securing other
facilities.
4. Letter #4-184 -Aurora Agricultural Society re: Holland River Park Project
Councillor John West will be meeting with the Directors of the Society on
February 24th at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the recommendations of the Holland
River Valley Study Team.
5. Letter #19-28 -Aurora Tigers Provincial Jr. A Club re: Request for Hockey
School Ice T1me
Aurora Tigers request for hockey school ice time August 15th to September
3rd. The Committee advises that the Aurora Tigers, have agreed to operate
their school from August 21st to September 2nd, 1983.
COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 24-Leisure Services Committee •.. Various Matters (continued)
C. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE (continued)
6. Letter # 5-72 -Aurora Hockey School re: Request for Hockey School Ice
l1me -August 15th -26th, 1983
The Committee recommends that the Aurora Hockey School be requested to
schedule their hockey school from August 7th to the 19th. Both Clubs will be
advised that their 1984 request must be received by the Clerk-Administrator
by September 15th, 1983.
7. Letter #4-75 -Old Sweats Hockey Club re: Request for Beer Garden
The Committee recommended that the Old Sweats Hockey Club be allowed to hold
their Beer Garden at the Annual Softball Tournament, on Saturday, July 2nd,
1983 at Fleury Park.
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Membership Fees for 1983
Ontario Municipal Recreation Association 1983 Membership
Canadian Parks & Recreation 1983 Membership
Society of Director of Municipal Recreation 1983 Membership
Ontario ~arks Association 1983 Membership
The Committee recommends that the above membership fees be paid.
2. Facility Tour -February 26th, 1983
$105 .00
$113.00
$75.00
$40.00
The Committee and Council are advised of the facility tour of February 26th,
at 9:30 a.m. at the Community Centre.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Aurora Community Tennis Club
The Committee recommends the following:
(a) The Town and the Aurora Community Tennis Club engage in a tennis
instruction program with the Town contributing a maximum of $300.00
and the Tennis Club contributing a maximum of $900.00 as a retainer
fee.
(b) The cost of each session comprising of six (6) lessons would be:
Members
Adults $17.50
Children $ 8.00
Non-Members
Adults $20.00
Children $10.00
(c) The Tennis Club will assist with the registration which would be
arranged on a Friday evening and Saturday morning at the Community
Centre.
(d) New outdoor lighting be purchased and be installed at McMahon Tennis
Courts and that the fundings be derived from the Community
Recreation Centres Act (25%), the Park Reserve Fund (25%) and the
Aurora Community Tennis Club 50%. The Aurora Community Tennis Club
will be allowed a five year period to pay their portion.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 19B3
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES {continued)
Report# 24-Leisure Services Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
E. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
1. Aurora Community Tennis Club (continued)
(e) The request from the Aurora Community Tennis Club be denied the use
of Fleury Park Tennis Courts one day a week for a period of seven
weeks for their Ladies Team this year.
2. Letter from Aurora Downtown Business Association re: Rental Fee at Church
Street School
The Committee recommends that the rental fee at Church Street School remain
at $10.00 per night, consistent with existing policy.
3. Memo #1-160 -Removal of Planters
The Committee recommends that the planters can be moved with the help of the
Works Department and that the Downtown Business Improvement Area be asked
for their recommendations.
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Item A.l
-B.?
Item C.l
Jones:
Ostick:
Item C.2
Item C.2
-E.3
West:
Buck:
CARRIED
AMENDED
Resolved that Item C.l be deferred until Report# 28 is received.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
CARRIED
Resolved that the Leisure Services Committee Report # 24 dated
February 9th, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
Report# 27-Leisure Services Committee ... Soccer and Rugby 1983
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Leisure Services Committee was held on Thursday, February 10, 1983
at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor J. West, Director of Leisure Services F. Horvath and
Citizen Member Doug Dakin.
The following members from the Soccer and Rugby Clubs were in attendance also:
Benny Steenhorst
John Trag an it is
Kris Karalis
Bill Pritchard
Roy Jaffrey
Mike Sharp
Tom Connor
Kevin Adams
Aurora Soccer
Helenics
Helenics
Spartans
Spartans
Fury
York Regional Youth
York County Rugby
COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 27 -Leisure Services Committee •.. Soccer and Rugby 1983 (continued)
The following items were discussed and the clubs informed of:
1. The playing field fee would increase by approximately $1.00, to be confirmed
after the municipal budget is struck.
2. Thirty percent (30%) of all clubs' membership shall be made up of Aurora
citizens, with the exception of the York Regional Rugby Club.
3. Director of Leisure Services F. Horvath explained the current problems in
Fleury Park in regards to construction delays. All clubs are assured the
allocation of some fields as in 1982.
4. Director of Leisure Services F. Horvath explained the new Wintario Fund
criteria. Additional information can be arranged with the department of
Leisure Services.
5. A meeting will be arranged for February 23, 1983, 7:30 p.m., to prepare
agreements for the leasing of land on the Vandorf Road for the use of the
Soccer Club. The agreement will then be presented to Council.
6. The Committee's decision to refuse their request for a fence in Fleury Park
to qualify the club for participation in the Toronto and District Soccer
League Premier Division. They requested delegation status before the
Committee on Wednesday, February 16, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.
7. In the future, all car parking must be on the asphalt surfaces only at the
Community Centre. All sports organizations will be so notified.
8. August 13, 1983 is the date scheduled to meet with the Soccer Clubs
regarding problems.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
N. Stewart:
Buck:
Item 1
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Item 6
Buck:
West:
Item 6
Item 7
West:
Buck:
Item 7
West:
Buck:
Resolved that this Report be amended to state ~hat it is a report of
the Chairman of the Leisure Services Committee.
CARRIED
AMENDED
CARRIED
Resolved that this item be deferred until Report# 28 is received.
CARRIED
AMENDED
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Resolved that the words "a chain will be placed across Fleury Park
entrance", be added after Community Centre in this Clause.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
Resolved that the Leisure Services Committee Report # 27 dated
February lOth, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted as
amended.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 28-Leisure Services Committee ... Fence -Fleury Park (continued)
The Committee respectfully submit the following:
A meeting of the Leisure Services Committee was held on Wednesday, February 16,
1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor J. West, Councillor E. Buck, Citizen Members D. Bagshaw,
D. Dakin, B. Pedersen, and K. Wehrenberg.
Soccer Representatives were: Bob Allen, Ab Grey, B. Steenhorst, J. Traganitis, K.
Karalis.
The issue under discussion was the Committee's decision to deny a request to erect
a fence around Fleury Park to permit participation in the Premier Division of The
Toronto and District Soccer League.
After much discussion, it was generally agreed by the Committee members that a
fence in Fleury Park would still not be the best solution.
All present have agreed that Councillor John West will discuss with The York
Region Board of Education, the possibility of using the field at Aurora High School
or Dr. G.W. Williams High School. If this arrangement can be made, it is noted
that shower and washroom facilities as well as the fence would be additional
requirements as part of the agreement.
A proposal for a temporary barrier for Fleury Park may still be a consideration as
a third alternative. It is understood that the financing for such a fence is still
unclear, and that it be of the kind that can be moved to the leased land currently
under negotiation.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15p.m.
E. Stewart:
Buck:
West:
Buck:
Report # 24
Report # 27
Resolved that the following paragraph be added to this report:
"That failing a favourable decision from the York Region Board of
Education, that the Soccer Club be authorized to install, at their
expense, and under the Parks Foreman's supervision, a temporary snow
fence. Said fence to be taken down after every game".
CARRIED
Resolved that Leisure Services Committee Report # 28 dated February
16th, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended.
CARRIED
Item C.1 -As amended by Report# 28 -CARRIED
Item 6 -Received -CARRIED
Report # 25 -Public Works Committee .•• Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A regular meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Tuesday, February 8th,
1983 at 7:00 p.m. in Committee Room No.1 at the Administrative Centre.
Present Were: Councillor L. Ostick, Councillor E. Stewart, Councillor R.
Barker and Town Superintendent Wm. Walker.
1. Performance Bond Reductions
The Committee reaffirmed existing policy on the reduction of performance
bonds, said policy being that reductions take place only at the time of
renewal or upon satisfactory completion of the work as outlined in the Site
Plan and Site Plan Agreement.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 25-Public Works Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
1. Performance Bond Reductions (continued)
As a result of curb and gutter problems at the Cardiff site, the Committee
recommend that the developers of future industrial sites be required to
remove existing curb and gutter in proposed entrance locations and replace
same with new depressed concrete curb and gutter, having a reinforced depth
in order to withstand anticipated future vehicular loading. Staff are to
specifically note this requirement on all future industrial site plan
submissions.
2. Letter No. 4-129 (Boulevard Parking -Mosley Street)
The Committee have instructed the Town Superintendent to have staff contact
the homeowner(s) directly affected by boulevard parking in those areas
shown on the plan accompanying this letter to determine what concern may
be present, if any. As of the report's date, the Committee are in favour of
the proposed on-street parking on Mosley Street immediately east of
Victoria Street.
3. Parking -Town Park
The Committee would recommend that consideration be given in providing for
parking within the road allowance abutting the Town Park (Mosley Street,
Larmont Street and Metcalfe Street) while at the same time preventing
direct access to the parklands by providing barrier concrete curb and
gutter.
4. 1983 Transportation Budget (Works-Waterworks-Engineering)
The Town Superintendent briefly explained the contents of the 1983 budget,
including references to salary package, budget comparisons, reduced
provincial assistance, level of service and staffing requirements.
A special meeting of the Public Works Committee has been set for Wednesday,
February 16th, 1983, 7:00 p.m. in Committee Room #1 to discuss the budget
in greater detail.
5. Letter No. 4-108 & 4-130 (M.T.C. 1983 Subsidy Allocation)
The Committee have referred this letter to the Town Superintendent for
appropriate action.
6. Use Of Additional Lands On Scanlon Court
Attention is now being given to investigating immediate and long range land
requirements for the Public Works Department. It is recommended that
discussions be held with Aurora Hydro regarding their use of part of the
land.
7. Letters Received As Information
Letter No. 1-183
Letter No. 1-184
Letter No. 4-89
Letter No. 4-125
Letter No. 4-127
Letter No. 4-137
Letter No. 4-196
Letter No. 4-197
Letter No. 4-204
(Machell Park-Aurora Horse Show-Horvath)
(York/Durham-Aurora Horse Show-Reid & Associates)
{Sewer & Watermain Association Convention)
(Damaged Watermain-Industrial Parkway N.)
(Drainage Problem-Mosley Street)
{Wells Street Information Centre)
{Public Works Overtime-January 1983)
(Public Works Absentee List-January 1983)
(Drainage Problem-Mosley Street)
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 25-Public Works Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
8. Letter No. 2-139 (M.O.E. -Carbonated Soft Drink Container Regulations)
The Committee recommends that this letter be received.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Item 1
Item 2
Ostick:
Jones:
Item 2
Item 3
Ostick:
Jones:
E. Stewart:
Buck:
Item 3
Item 4
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Ostick:
E. Stewart:
CARRIED
AMENDED
Resolved that this item be deferred until the Council in Committee
meeting of February 28, 1983.
CARRIED
AMENDED
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Resolved that the Ministry of Defence be sent a letter requesting a
contribution towards the provision of off-street parking being made
at the Aurora Armouries as per their request.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Resolved that the Works Committee and/or Town Engineer be authorized
to displace curbs at the Town Park wherever additional parking is
required.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
CARRIED
CARRIED
Resolved that the Public Works Committee Report# 25 dated February
8th, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted as amended.
CARRIED
Report# 26-Economic Development Committee ... Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Economic Development Committee was held on Tuesday, February 15th,
1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the Economic Development Office.
Present Were: Chairman Earl Stewart and Councillors Tim Jones and Richard Barker.
1. Review of January 18th, 1983 Meeting
(a) Old Police Building
Mr. Dick Thomson, Solicitor of Strathy, Archibald and Seagram,
reported by telephone that he had reviewed the extensive report made
by Mr. Maurice Fleming of their office and will be sending a letter
describing the matters that may still have to be resolved to clear
the title of this property.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 26-Economic Development Committee ... Various Matters (continued}
1. Review of January 18th, 1983 Meeting (continued)
(b)
(c)
Old Park Holding Lands
The Committee is awaiting finalization of the negotiations on the
purchase of these lands.
Dunning Avenue and Edward Street Intersection
The Clerk-Administrator, Bud Rodger, is arranging for an accredited
Appraiser to carry out the appraisals of the properties affected.
2. 1983 Economic Development Seminar "B"
The Committee recommends that Council authorize Councillor Earl Stewart to
apply for an Ontario Government Grant of $400.00 and that he be allowed, if
successful in receiving this grant, to register for a three (3} day Seminar
on the advantage of using computers in Economic Development. The Seminar is
being held in Hamilton from September 19 -22, 1983. Registration is
$360.00 plus meals and accommodation.
3. O.I.D.C. Summer Meeting -June 22-24, 1983
The Committee has drafted up a proposed budget and discussed the proposed
programme which will be forwarded to the O.I.D.C. Executive for approval as
required.
4. Aurora Industrial Trade Show 1983
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
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As has been the custom for the past three (3) years, the Aurora Chamber of
Commerce and the Town of Aurora have jointly shared the cost of this very
successful event.
This year's show is scheduled to be held in the Canadiana Roller Rink as the
size of this facility will allow for larger displays by the various local
industries.
Two dates in early April have been considered as it is hoped that the
Minister of Industry and Trade, Mr. Gordon Walker, will be available to
speak to Aurora's industrial representatives. A Proposed budget will be
forthcoming for Council's approval.
Mr. Ken Booker of Canada Law Book has consented to be the Chamber of
Commerce Committee Chairman for this year's event and Councillor Earl
Stewart will be the Town's representative on that Committee.
CARRIED
CARRIED
CARRIED
E. Stewart: Resolved that the Economic Development Committee Report # 26 dated
February 15th, 1983 be discussed item by item and accepted and the
Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
Jones:
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING •.• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report # 29 -Council in Committee Various Matters
The Committee respectfully submits the following:
A meeting of the Council in Committee was held on Monday, February 14th, 1983 at
7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Chambers.
Present were: Mayor Richard Illingworth, Councillors Evelyn Buck, Tim Jones, Len
Ostick, Martin Paivio, Earl Stewart, Norm Stewart and John West.
Councillor John West in the Chair.
A. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter # 4-200 -Regional Municipality of York -Clerk's Department re:
Planning Committee Report re: Electoral Boundar1es
Council in Committee would recommend support of the Region of York proposals
for the Electoral Boundaries Guidelines and that the Region of York and the
Electoral Boundaries Commission be advised of such support.
2. Letter # 4-217 -The Friedman Group re: Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-3246
Council in Committee would recommend that this matter be receivea.
3. Letter # 5-20 -Reid and Associates re: Reconstruction of Larmont Street
This matter was deferred to the Council meeting of February 21st, 1983.
4. Letter # 5-25 -Ontario Hydro re: Debenture for Aurora Hydro
This letter was received as information.
5. Ministry of Citizenship and Culture re: Municipal Heritage
rogram
This letter was received as information.
6. Letter # 5-30 -South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority re: Proposed 1983
Budget Est1mates
Council in Committee heard Susan Shaw, Aurora's representative to the South
Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, who explained that although the
Conservation budget is within the 5% Government guideline, Aurora's share
includes 9% because of increased assessment.
Council in Committee would recommend that the statement for 1983 be received
and that the South Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority be notified that
Aurora has no objection.
7. Letter# 5-33-Ralston Purina Canada Incorporated re: Return of Letter of
Credit
Council in Committee discussed this matter and would recommend that the
Letter of Credit be returned and the portion of the building permit fee
allowed by the Building By-Law.
8. Letter # 5-37 -Kennel Inn re: Tree Removal
Council in Committee discussed this matter and requested staff to look into
the situation and report to Council for February 21st, 1983.
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 29-Council in Committee ... Various Matters (continued}
9. Letter # 5-38 -York Region Association for Children with Learning
D1sab1ilt1es re: Proclamat1on of Learn1ng D1sa61l1ty Week
Council in Committee would recommend that this request be granted.
10. Letter# 5-48-M.A. Eustace and Associates, Barristers and Solicitors re:
Aurora Steel Serv1ces L1m1ted
Council in Committee would recommend that we advise that the Town will
repurchase Part 2, Plan 65R-3480.
11. Letter # 5-60 -Susan Seibert re: Comments concerning the Urban Servicing
Boundary
Council in Committee discussed this matter at length as it affects the
policy guidelines, as it affects the property of Cliffgate Management
Limited, the Wardlaw property on Old Yonge Street, Archerhill property and
the Addington Place property.
After much discussion, it was recommended that the report of the Planner
regarding the Service area be accepted including the property on Yonge
Street North and Old Yonge Street. However, the Committee further
considered this matter and would recommend that this matter be deferred
until the Planning Committee report is received by Council.
12. Letter# 5-61 -Regional Municipality of York -Legal Department re:
B.
1.
Zon1ng By-Law 2537-82 -Wei l1ngton Enterpr1ses
On further discussion of this matter, Council in Committee would recommend
that the Town would guarantee the Regional levies which we can obtain from
the developer before any building permits are issued and should the levies
or building permits not be obtained, the Council has the right to
"down-zone" the property.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Safety Report# 21-Item# 9-Stop Signs George and Kennedy Streets
Council in Committee would recommend that we defer discussion on this
intersection until we have a further traffic count carried out.
2. Display of Pornographic Materials, Magazines, etc.
Council in Commitee would recommend that Aurora await Metro or another
municipality's By-Law and the court determination of same in order to avoid
burdensome legal costs.
3. Budget Guidelines -Mayor Illingworth
Council in Committee would recommend that following individual Committee
review of departmental budgets, Council in Committee will meet as a Budget
Committee and have reserved the evenings of March 22nd and 24th, and will
commence at 5:00p.m., March 22nd.
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (continued)
Report# 29-Council in Committee ... Various Matters (continued)
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. Orchard Heights Boulevard Construction
Council in Committee would allow one (1) way traffic with a flagman, when
required, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Orchard Heights
Boulevard and to keep two (2) lanes open at all other times provided the
Contractor keeps at least one (1) entranceway open to the North side
commercial property at all times.
Council in Committee further instructed the Clerk-Administrator to write a
letter of dissatisfaction to the Contractor and Engineer for not notifying
the merchants and allowing the secondary entrance way to be apparently
blocked for a short period of time while a truck unloaded pipe.
2. Dunning Avenue Intersection
Council in Committee authorized the obtaining of an accredited appraisal of
the various options for improving the Edward Street and Dunning Avenue
intersection so that the Economic Development Committee can then report on
same including all pertinent information.
3. York Taxi
Council in Committee discussed this matter of the interpretation of the
Zoning By-Law and would agree that this use complies with both By-Law 1863
and the new By-Law.
4. July First Committee
Council in Committee would recommend that Councillor Norm Stewart chair the
first July First Committee meeting and request the Committee to make a
recommendation to Council for the July First Chairman for the year 1983.
5. National Physical Activity Week
Council in Committee referred this matter to the Leisure Services Committee.
6. Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (O.S.U.M.)
The Small Urban section of the A.M.O. is going to be holding their meeting
in the Town of Simcoe, May 5th, 6th and 7th and Council in Committee would
recommend that anyone wishing to go should advise the Clerk and normal
expenditures be allowed for same.
7. Report-Shooting Death in York Region
Council in Committee would recommend that we obtain a copy of the Region of
York Police Department report on the recent shooting death.
8. Watermain Connection -Orchard Heights -Tender Quotations
West:
Council in Committee was advised that Tender quotations have been requested
for the watermain connection at Orchard Heights Boulevard and Yonge Street
North so that same might be carried out at the same time as the street is
presently disrupted.
Stewart:
Resolved that Council in Committee Report # 29 dated February 14th,
1983 be discussed item by item and accepted and the Seal of the
Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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RESOLUTIONS
1. Annual Petition for Subsidy-Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that the annual petition for subsidy on the expenditres
made during the year 1982 in the Town of Aurora in the amount of
$1,265,744.43 be signed and submitted to the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications.
CARRIED
2. Payment of Invoice-Lloyd and Purcell Limited
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Reid and Associates
Limited, Invoice Number 4495 for Project Number 947 (Industrial
Parkway) in the amount of $2,079.00 be paid to Lloyd and Purcell
Limited, Ontario Land Surveyors and the Seal of the Corporation be
attached hereto.
CARRIED
3. Allocation of Subsidy Funds -Public Transit
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
We hereby request that allocation of subsidy funds in the amount of
$37,500.00 be authorized for the expenditures for the public transit
in the Town of Aurora for 1983.
CARRIED
4. Payment of Subsidy Funds -Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
We hereby request payment of subsidy funds on the expenditure of
$96,817.13, in accordance with the subsidy allocation made to the
Corporation of the Town of Aurora pursuant to Par Xlll-A of the
Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act.
CARRIED
5. Payment to Slessor Newmarket -Works 3/4 Ton Pick-Up Vehicle
Ostick:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Wm.G. Walker, Town
Superintendent, payment be made to Slessor Newmarket for the Supply
and Delivery of 3/4 Ton Pick-up Vehicle in the total amount of
$11 ,030.00 and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
6. Installation of Sinks
West:
Jones:
Resolved that the quotations received from Valley View General
Contractors for the installation of sinks on both the Main Floor and
the Second Floor at an approximate cost of $2,155.00 be accepted and
the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
And Further Be It Resolved that the Clerk-Administrator be
authorized to purchase ready-made cabinets at an approximate cost of
$1,400.00 for this installation.
CARRIED
7. Automatic Time Stamp
Stewart:
West:
Resolved that authorization to purchase a Model # 4746 Time Stamp
with Adjustable Trigger, printing year, month, date, am/pm, hours
and minutes complete with Die Plates and One (1) year warranty at a
cost of $675.00 plus P.S.T. from International Time Recorder Co.
Ltd. be granted and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING ... MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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RESOLUTIONS (continued)
8. Payment of Invoices -A.J. Diamond and Associates Limited
Buck:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that, upon the recommendation of S. Seibert, Town Planner,
Invoice Numbers P224 and P232 for Professional Fees for Core Study
from A.J. Diamond and Associates Limited be paid in the amount of
$7,414.59,
It being understood that $4,500.00 is being held back from the
orginally allocated amount until copies of the final report are
received and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
9. Letter of Tolerance -35 -37 Yonge Street South
Buck:
E. Stewart:
Resolved that a Letter of Tolerance in respect to the existing
building encroachment at 35 -37 Yonge Street South, Aurora, Ontario
be issued to the Law Office of Alessandro Marino Di Cecco.
CARRIED
10. Tender for 100' Aerial Truck
Jones:
N. Stewart:
Resolved that the Tender for a 100' Aerial Truck be awarded to
C. E. Hickey and Sons, Hamilton at a total cost of$ 255,810.00
and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
And Be It Further Resolved That the Administration Committee advise
of funding allocation of financial payments for this Aerial Ladder
Truck.
CARRIED
11. Court of Revision -Write Off
West: Resolved that the following 496A Court of Revisions and Penalties
Jones: for the year 1982 in the amount of $1,449.88 +penalty $17.04 Total
$1,466.92, details of which are on file in the Treasurers Office, be
written off, be approved and the Mayor issue orders on the Treasurer
for the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
CARRIED
12. 1982 Taxes and Penalties -Write Off
West: Resolved that the following 1982 taxes and penalties be written off
Jones: in the amount of $1,996.20, details of which are on file in the
Treasurer's Office, be approved and the Mayor issue orders on the
Treasurer for the same, and the Seal of the Corporation be attached
hereto.
CARRIED
COUNCIL MEETING ..• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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BY-LAWS
West:
Paivio:
West:
Paivio:
West:
Barker:
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2558-83-Being a By-Law to Dedicate Lands as a Public
Road (Henderson Drive)
Bill Number 2559-83 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2069-76, as
amended being a By-Law empowering
Municipalities to pass By-Laws regulating
Building Permits and prescribing the necessary
fees
Bill Number 2560-83 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2541-82 to
temporarily close up the St. John's Sideroad
for the construction of the York Durham Sewage
System
Bill Number 2561-83 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 1867; as
amended, being a By-Law for the Regulation of
Traffic (St. Andrews Court)
Bill Number 2562-83 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 1863 a
restricted area (zoning) By-Law (Aurora West -
Phase I -Wimpey)
Bill Number 2563-83 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 1863 a
restricted area (zoning) By-Law (Aurora West -
Phase II -Wimpey)
... be read a First Time.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved That:
Bill Number 2558-83-Being a By-Law to Dedicate Lands as a Public
Road (Henderson Drive)
Bill Number 2559-83 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2069-76, as
amended being a By-Law empowering
Municipalities to pass By-Laws regulating
Building Permits and prescribing the necessary
fees
Bill Number 2560-83 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2541-82 to
temporarily close up the St. John's Sideroad
for the construction of the York Durham Sewage
System
Bill Number 2561-83-Being a By-Law to amend By-Law 1867; as
amended, being a By-Law for the Regulation of
Traffic (St. Andrews Court)
Bill Number 2562-83 -Being a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 1863 a
restricted area (zoning) By-Law (Aurora West -
Phase I -Wimpey)
... be read a Second Time.
CARRIED
Be It Hereby Resolved that Section 21 of By-Law 2270 be suspended
and Bill Numbers 2559-83 and 2560-83, now before the Council, be
read a Third Time and Enacted and the Third Reading be taken as
read.
CARRIED
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COUNCIL MEETING •.. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1983
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NOTICE OF MOTION
1. Councillor Norm Stewart -Heritage Day
Councillor Norm Stewart gave Notice of Motion regarding the holding of
Heritage Day as a holiday.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Letter# 5-61 -The Regional Municipality of York -Legal re: Zoning
By-Law Number 2537-83 (Wellington Enterprises Limited)
West:
Paivio:
Be It Resolved that the Town of Aurora oppose the Region of York
request for road allowance on Wellington Street and the Region of
York be advised of the Town's strong objection to this request and
further that the Region be requested to rescind their objection to
By-Law Number 2537-82.
Be It Further Resolved that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate
with the Region to bring this matter to a satisfactory conclusion.
CARRIED
2. Downtown Core Study
E. Stewart:
Buck:
ADJOURNMENT
West:
Paivio:
Resolved that 25 extra copies, at a cost of $8.50 each of the
Downtown Core Area Study, be purchased from A.J. Diamond and
Associates and the Seal of the Corporation be attached hereto.
Resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
CARRIED
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